SanDisk has launched a new line of SD memory cards that they claim can provide users with up to 30 megabytes per second for file transfers and that’s nothing to sneeze at. The new card range is called - SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition line. The new cards, will be available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and are designed to deliver peak performance when used with the new digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Nikon D90.

The Nikon D90 is the industry’s first DSLR camera to support SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC cards at increased performance. Featuring a 50-percent speed boost from previous 20MB/s cards, the new SanDisk card makes it possible to record 39 images in continuous shooting mode at 4.5 frames per second with a file size of 6.0 MB.“The high capacities and performance of the SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC cards give users the freedom to shoot lots of high-resolution photos and video clips,” said Susan Park, director of consumer product marketing for SanDisk’s performance cards.

Beyond their high capacities and performance levels, all SanDisk Extreme III cards are capable of functioning in temperatures, from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit or -25 to 85 degrees Celsius. The cards also carry a lifetime limited warranty. SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 30MB/s Edition cards, which have a Class 6 performance rating, are fully backwards-compatible; working in any camera, card reader or other device that supports SDHC cards.SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 30MB/s Edition cards are expected to be available in India by October. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is Rs. 2,499 for the 4GB card, Rs. 4,499 for the 8GB card, and Rs. 8,999 for the 16GB card.